Article source: Paul de Ruiter architects

Lake Grevelingen is currently the largest tide-less salt water lake in Europe. From an ecological perspective it is necessary that in the short term an inlet is established bringing the water from the North Sea to Lake Grevelingen. For the sake of the water quality, it is important that the water flows once more: low and high tides must again have (controlled) free play, which will directly result in a revival of the wealth of authentic flora and fauna in the area.

Image Courtesy © Jeroen Musch

• Architects: Paul de Ruiter architects
• Project: Inspiration centre Grevelingen
• Location: Grevelingen, Netherlands
• Photography: Jeroen Musch
• Project team: Chris Collaris, Marieke Sijm, Richard Buijs, Giorgio Carella, Noud Paes, Christian Quesada van Beresteyn
• Client: Natuur- en Recreatieschap De Grevelingen
• Program: Inspiration center with restaurant and watch tower
• Adv. construction: Pieters Bouwtechniek
• Adv. installations: DWA
• Adv. budget: bbn adviseurs
• Contractor: Bouwbedrijf Boogert (more…)